"I'm very pleased," Kindler said. "I know I can do a good job, and I'm pleased with the voter turnout throughout the state of Michigan. Overall, this (voter turnout) is a good thing and it's great to live in a democracy."

"I'm glad that I'm in because as a council we're trying to get some projects done. We want to finish projects and will start needed projects in the future," Schweitzer said. "I'm glad there was a nice voter turnout, and I'm hoping I can continue helping the village and council."

Village Clerk Susan L. Hoffman will retain her post with 605 votes and Joanne E. Brooks will keep her position on the board of trustees, filling an open two-year seat vacancy. Both Hoffman and Brooks ran unopposed.

According to unofficial election results, voters gave the nod to Burkhard with 397 votes and Goniewicha with 395 votes. Schelke received 254 votes and Semp 240 votes.

"I want to thank the people of Harbor Beach for electing me to the city council," Goniewicha said. "I will try to do the best of my ability and try to get jobs in this town."

The new city council members will be sworn in during the Jan. 2 regular session. "The people of Harbor Beach elected a new council, and they will be following that council," said Schelke, who served on the city council for over 24 years. Mayor Robert J. Swartz ran unopposed and will retain his position, receiving 528 votes.

In Port Hope, voters gave the nod to incumbents Roy Reinke and Greg G. Gephart. Christopher A. Gust will fill the third open four-year term seat. Reinke received 110 votes, Gephart 92 votes followed by Gust with 81 votes. Incumbent Arnold T. Eggert was defeated, receiving 63 votes.

"I'm happy to have served," said Eggert, who served for 26 years.

The winners of Tuesday's races were appreciative toward the voters and pleased with the overall voter turnout around the state.

"I'd like to thank the voters for coming out and supporting me and showing their Americanism," Reinke said. "I was pleased with the overall voter turnout."

"I'd like to thank the voters," Gust said.

Gephart looks forward to serving his community, he said.

"I'm hoping I can serve the village well and look forward to continued growth (within Port Hope)," he said.

Village President Gary E. Schave, Clerk Vickie A. Koglin and Treasurer Marjorie Jean Baker will retain their positions. Schave received 122 votes, Koglin 111 votes and Baker received 119 votes. The three candidates ran unopposed in their races.